With summer in full swing, more and more people and families are starting to ride their bicycles in the park and on the streets. The number of bicyclists has also proliferated with New York City’s new bike share program. The precautions you take to avoid bicycle accidents could help save your life and the lives of your family members.
Tips for Safe Bicycling
Here are a few tips to remember as you get ready to hit the road:
• Make sure you are wearing a helmet. A bike helmet can save your life because it protects your brain and prevents catastrophic brain injuries. Nearly 70 percent of all bicycle accidents involve head injuries. It is crucial that the bike helmet fits snugly and is properly strapped. Wearing a properly fitted helmet can reduce the risk of a brain and head injury by as much as 85 percent.
• Buy the right helmet. Only buy helmets that bear the label: “Complies with U.S. CPSC Safety Standards for Bicycle Helmets.”
• Check your bikes. Make sure the tires have the right amount of air. Adjust your children’s bikes to the right height and tighten the seat and handlebars.
• Check and adjust the brakes so your little riders can stop quickly. Make sure that you take your family’s bikes to a local bike shop for a periodical tune-up.
• Always be alert when you ride. Ride on the right side of the road in a straight, predictable path. Children who are under 9 years of age should not ride on roads. They lack the skills to identify and avoid dangerous situations.
• Make sure you are visible. Avoid riding after dark. If you must ride at night, make sure that your bike is equipped with front and rear lamps and that you are wearing fluorescent clothing.
• Never ride a bike while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Compensation for Bike Accident Victims
If you or a loved one has been injured or if you have lost a loved one as a result of a bicycle accident, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options. Our skilled car accident attorneys have a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses. Our law firm recently recovered $5,600,000 for a man on a bicycle who was hit by a van. Please contact us TOLL FREE 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496). WE CAN EVEN COME TO YOU. There is no attorneys’ fee unless we recover money for you. We can also help with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
Other TOLL FREE phone numbers for us are:
1-800-RADIO-LAW, 1-888-WYPADEK, OR 1-800-LAS-LEYES
Please visit us at: www.WORK4YOULAW.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
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